We are located just outside in Caton near Lancaster in the heart of the Lune Valley and just 20 minutes from the Lake District. Full directions are provided in your booking confirmation.

We offer boutique pony parties (at our venue or mobile), pamper sessions, individual pony experiences, and visits to schools, events, and care homes.

Our activities are generally suitable for children aged 3 and up. Children under 3 cannot interact with ponies for safety reasons.

Yes. Standard ponies have a weight limit of 30kg and height limit of 1.3m. Larger ponies may accommodate up to 45kg and 1.4m (by prior arrangement.)

Yes. We provide high-standard, kite-marked helmets. You may bring your own if it meets current UK safety standards, however we do not recommend and you do so at your own risk.

Children should wear trousers or leggings and closed-toe footwear, sturdy boots or wellies are ideal. Our insurance requires shoes that offer protection in case a pony accidentally steps on toes. Please avoid open-toed shoes, flimsy wellies, or delicate canvas footwear. An old pair of winter school shoes is often better than light summer shoes.

Children are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but dresses should always be worn with leggings for safety and comfort.

As this is an outdoor activity, please ensure children (and adults) are dressed appropriately for the weather. Even on warm days, a light outer layer may be needed as ponies are handled at a slow pace. On colder days, we recommend warm coats (ideally two layers such as a fleece and a waterproof), hats, gloves, and even double socks.

We provide safety standard hard hats, which must be worn while riding.

We continue in most weather conditions. Light rain or drizzle won’t stop the fun, as we have an indoor sand arena to use so your session can still go ahead comfortably and safely.

In the case of extreme weather such as high winds, thunder, or lightning, we will relocate the session to our indoor sand arena. If conditions are deemed unsafe even indoors, we will contact you to postpone and issue a voucher of equal value. Safety is always our priority.

For parties at our venue, we welcome one adult per child attending. The birthday child may have additional adults if needed.

For individual pony experiences, we kindly ask that no more than two adults accompany each participating child, to help maintain a calm and safe atmosphere.

We are a small, private yard set in a beautiful and relaxed environment, which makes The Tiny Pony Parlour a truly unique and special experience for families and children.

Yes. We have an outdoor toilet and handwashing area next to the stables with sanitiser and wipes and also baby change facilities.

No, unfortunately we kindly ask that dogs are not brought to the premises, including being left in parked vehicles, to ensure the safety and comfort of our ponies and guests.

You will be advised where to park in your confirmation email and signage will direct you on arrival. Parking may be in our house drive or one of our nearby fields.

As we are a small venue with limited parking, we kindly ask that you car share or arrive in as few vehicles as possible wherever practical. This helps us manage space and ensures a smoother experience for all guests.

Unless we are attending a private party at your location, all activities take place at our private yard, which is also our family home. We kindly ask that you respect our privacy during your visit.

Children must be supervised at all times and should remain within the designated party areas, this includes the stables and the enclosed indoor and outdoor pony spaces. For everyone’s safety, children must not wander beyond these areas unless accompanied by a member of staff.

We do not have a cafe but we sometimes offer light refreshments such as coffee and teas for adults and juice and biscuits for children in our party room.

Yes. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone, we ask that you follow these important guidelines:

• No smoking is allowed anywhere on site due to the presence of hay and straw, which are highly flammable
• No ball or throwing games, sudden movements or flying objects can startle the ponies.
• No running near the ponies, it’s important to keep the environment calm and predictable for everyone’s safety.

Our ponies are very used to children and noise, but we do expect respectful behaviour at all times. We reserve the right to ask parents to remove any children who are behaving in a way that may distress the ponies or other visitors.